Sugar was incredibly lucky that her trainer was able to perform CPR successfully despite that fact that he had never received any formal instruction. It is nearly impossible, however, that those who haven't been trained in CPR could perform the skill successfully. We are thankful that Sugar was a lucky pup but her story just goes to show the importance of learning Canine or Feline CPR.
Read the full story here or watch below.
Our next Pet First Aid and CPR class is April 16, offered in partnership with the Animal Compassion Network to celebrate National Pet First Aid Awareness Month! Sign up today with the American Red Cross or call (828) 258-3888 ext. 207 or 214.
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Animal Lovers Unite!: Pet First Aid with CPR
Make no mistake about it; Asheville is an animal lover’s town.
We’ve got bakeries for dogs, hand-sewn locally-made toys for cats, “Dog is Love” bumper stickers adorning our cars. But how many of us could save the life of one of our furry friends if we had to?
That’s why the Red Cross of WNC in partnership with Animal Compassion Network is offering a one of a kind Pet First Aid with CPR course... just in time for National Pet First Aid Awareness Month! (Yes, it's a real thing! Google it!)
Because even though cats and dogs seem to be able to figure out how to open peanut butter jars (true story!) or unlock fences... they can't always help themselves in a true time of need.
Pet First Aid with CPR training covers the immediate and temporary care given to an injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian for more advanced attention and treatment. The four-hour course will be held on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Asheville-Mountain Area Chapter (100 Edgewood Road in North Asheville). Cost of the course is $35 and registration is required. Participants will receive a Pet First Aid manual co-developed with the Humane Society of the United States.
We’ve got bakeries for dogs, hand-sewn locally-made toys for cats, “Dog is Love” bumper stickers adorning our cars. But how many of us could save the life of one of our furry friends if we had to?
That’s why the Red Cross of WNC in partnership with Animal Compassion Network is offering a one of a kind Pet First Aid with CPR course... just in time for National Pet First Aid Awareness Month! (Yes, it's a real thing! Google it!)
Because even though cats and dogs seem to be able to figure out how to open peanut butter jars (true story!) or unlock fences... they can't always help themselves in a true time of need.
Pet First Aid with CPR training covers the immediate and temporary care given to an injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian for more advanced attention and treatment. The four-hour course will be held on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Asheville-Mountain Area Chapter (100 Edgewood Road in North Asheville). Cost of the course is $35 and registration is required. Participants will receive a Pet First Aid manual co-developed with the Humane Society of the United States.
Specifically, the course offers instruction in the following:
- Signs of cardiac arrest and how to care for a pet this circumstance.
- Signs of breathing emergencies, including choking and how best to provide care.
- How to administer rescue breathing to a dog or cat.
- How to control life-threatening bleeding.
- How and when to move an injured pet.
- Signs of sudden illness, including poisoning, seizures, heat and cold emergencies and how to treat them.
- Components of a good “pet friendly” first aid kit.
For additional information on the class and to register, please call 828-258-3888, ext. 207 or simply click here.
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